State Champion Wrestler Honored in Harrisburg, Says Rigby

Jun. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – On Monday, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) presented a House citation to Bishop McCort Catholic High School’s Angela Favara, in recognition of her winning the 170-pound state wrestling championship. Angela was one of 12 wrestlers honored at the state Capitol.

Democrats Refuse to Vote on Popular Bipartisan Election Reforms, Cutler Says

Jun. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Using partisan procedures to block votes on election reforms that have overwhelming public support, House Democrats are once again showing their lack of interest in listening to the voices of the majority of Pennsylvanians, said House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).

Kail to Highlight Negative Impacts of Proposed Energy Tax

Jun. 05, 2023 /

WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D.Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be leading a press conference to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.

Rigby Recognizes Cambria County Scholarship Winner

Jun. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is pictured at the state Capitol with Bishop Carroll Catholic High School’s Thomas Urbain, winner of the Senator Clarence Bell Memorial Scholarship. The award was given by the American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) during their Monday rally in Harrisburg.

Delozier, Harris: Bipartisan Clean Slate Bill Passes State House

Jun. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Today, a bill that would grant more second chances to Pennsylvanians who have earned them passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to Reps. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia).

Garrity, Grove Advocate for Enhancing Rainy Day Fund, Share Investment Income Success

May. 31, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) today advocated for bringing the Commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund up to the national median. Garrity also shared that Treasury’s investment income estimate for the current fiscal year has increased to $437 million.

House Passes Bill to Ensure Military Children Receive Fair Education Enrollment, Says Mackenzie

May. 31, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure military children aren’t left behind or disadvantaged when moving into school districts in Pennsylvania, the House passed a bill that would allow those children access to registration and enrollment at the same time it is open to the general population. Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is a prime co-sponsor of House Bill 1094. She was the prime sponsor of similar legislation last session.